Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket

We didn't just make a puffer.

$380

Color: Dark Chestnut/TNF Black

Size:

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Top features

Non-PFC DWR finish

Recycled materials

Description

We didn't just make a puffer. We made the Nuptse. A jacket rooted in the unforgiving nature of mountaineering and immortalized on city streets. Respected for generations, the 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket retains the confidence and grit to stand alone. With unmistakable oversized baffles and ultra-warm 700-fill down insulation, it has been a global symbol for decades: relaxed but packable, protective but chill. This is an icon.

Perfect for

Cold-weather

Deep-winter warmth.

Wind & weather

Blocks gusts and light wet.

Travel

Packs for the trip.

Features

Non-PFC DWR finish. Sheds light rain and snow using PFC-free water-repellent chemistry.
Recycled materials. Made largely from recycled fabrics to lower its environmental footprint.

Size & Fit

Slim

Regular

Relaxed

Relaxed through the body with room to layer. Size down for a closer fit.

Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette; Internal hem cinch-cord with cord locks for adjustability
Center Back: 26"

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Materials

Body: 40D 57 g/m² 100% recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Overlay and lining: 50D 68 g/m² 100% recycled nylon taffeta with non-PFC DWR finish.
Insulation: 700 fill recycled waterfowl down.
Care: Follow the care instructions on the sewn-in garment label.

Technical specs

700 fill recycled waterfowl down offers warmth yet remains compressible / Oversize baffles
Body fabric, overlay and lining made with recycled nylon
Non-PFC DWR finish for added water repellency

About the brand

Since 1966, The North Face has been inspiring exploration with innovative gear designed for the harshest conditions. From iconic outerwear to performance apparel and packs, their products are built to keep adventurers comfortable on every journey. At Mountain Sports, we carry The North Face because it empowers our community to push further, stay outside longer, and never stop exploring.

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SKU NF0A3C8D-RM1 · Style NF0A3C8D

Size guide

The North Face Size Chart - Men's Apparel

The North Face Sizing Chart

Measurements are in inches, unless otherwise noted. Charts reflect body measurements, not garment measurements.

Men's Jackets & Tops:

Size	Chest	Hips	Arm Length
XXS	29 - 32.5	31.5 - 32.5	33
XS	33 - 35	33 - 34	33.5
S	36 - 38	35 - 37	33.5
M	39 - 41	38 - 40	34.0
L	42 - 44	41 - 43	34.8
XL	45 - 48	44 - 46	35.5
2XL	49 - 52	47 - 49	36.3
3XL	53 - 56	50 - 52	37.0
2X	50 - 52	50.5 - 52.5	35 - 36
3X	54 - 56	54.5 - 56.5	35.75 - 36.75
4X	58 - 60	58.5 - 60.5	36.25 - 37.25
5X	62 - 64	62.5 - 64.5	36.75 - 37.75

2X - 5X rows are The North Face's extended (big) sizes - a separate scale from 2XL/3XL. Fit types: Slim (close-to-body with fair range of motion, shaped at the waist; wears over base or light mid-layers), Standard (true-to-size with slight shaping or a straight fit; wears over mid-layers), Relaxed (loose-to-oversize, no shaping, shoulder may drop below the natural shoulder).

Men's Short-Sleeved Shirts:

Size	Chest	Hips	Sleeve
2XS	30 - 33	31 - 33	33
XS	33.5 - 36.5	33.5 - 35.5	33.5
S	37 - 39.5	36 - 38.5	34
M	40 - 42.5	39 - 41.5	34
L	43 - 46	42 - 44.5	34.5
XL	46.5 - 49.5	45 - 47.5	35
2XL	50 - 54	48 - 51	35.5
3XL	54.5 - 58.5	51.5 - 54	36
2X	49 - 52	49.5 - 52.5	35 - 36
3X	53 - 56	53.5 - 56.5	35.75 - 36.75
4X	57 - 60	57.5 - 60.5	36.25 - 37.25
5X	61 - 64	61.5 - 64.5	36.75 - 37.75

Fit types for short-sleeved shirts: Fitted (tight, next-to-skin, typically with compression), Slim, Standard and Relaxed.

Men's Pants (numeric waist sizes with letter equivalents):

Size	Waist	Hips	Inseam (Short)	Inseam (Regular)	Inseam (Long)
28 (XS)	28 - 30	33.5 - 35.5	30	32	34
30 (S)	30.5 - 32	36 - 38	30	32	34
32 (M)	32.5 - 33.5	38 - 39.5	30	32	34
34 (M)	33.5 - 35	39.5 - 41	30	32	34
36 (L)	35 - 36	41 - 42.5	30	32	34
38 (L)	36.5 - 38.5	42.5 - 44	30	32	34
40 (XL)	39 - 40	44 - 45.5	30	32	34
42 (XL)	40.5 - 42.5	45.5 - 47	30	32	34
44 (2XL)	43 - 45	47 - 48.5	30	32	34
2X	45 - 48	49.5 - 52.5	30	32	34
3X	49 - 52	53.5 - 56.5	30	32	34
4X	53 - 56	57.5 - 60.5	30	32	34
5X	57 - 60	61.5 - 64.5	30	32	34

Pants are sized by numeric waist with the letter equivalent in parentheses. Inseams are offered in Short (30"), Regular (32") and Long (34") across all sizes.

Men's Shorts:

Size	Waist	Hips
30 (S)	29 - 30	35 - 36
32 (M)	31 - 32	37 - 38
34 (M)	33 - 34	39 - 40
36 (L)	35 - 36	41 - 42
38 (L)	37 - 38	43 - 44
40 (XL)	39 - 40	44 - 45
42 (XL)	41 - 42	46 - 47
44 (2XL)	43 - 44	47 - 48